wideboy

[njcaviet]

I can't find a decent translation for "wideboy". My dictionary says "escroc", which is "crook" or "swindler", I believe. Is there a better word out there?

 

[Gardefeu]

Un marlou (a bit old-fashioned, though)

 

[Cath.S.]

Deux idées :

Un garçon qui vit d'expédients (formal)
Un magouilleur (colloquial)

 

[njcaviet]

Thanks for your suggestions

 

[edwingill]

petit truand charmant

 

[njcaviet]

I like the sound of that one! Thanks edwingill!